Culturally Relevant Inspiration Shanelle Philistin EDU 692 Dr. Gray September 23, 2015

Model Schools O Regional Multicultural Magnet School (RMMS): k-5 O Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication (ISSAC):6-8 Middle School O Science and Technology Magnet High School: 9-12

Regional Multicultural Magnet School (RMMS) O

Location and General Demographics O In New London, CT O Student population: 500 O Diverse students from all over the state Student dancers representing Central America

Why School is innovative O Through the use of a controlled lottery, the school has been successful in meeting its goals for racial diversity and has achieved socioeconomic diversity as well. One third of the students are on free and reduced lunch. O All classrooms have smart boards and a host of other modern technology available Students are immersed in an environment where they learn to appreciate cultural differences from all over the globe as well as their own and celebrate the diversity of the world's communities.

21 st Century Skills Students participate in a variety of hands on learning experiences outside of the classroom Students take trips out of the classroom to gain real world experiences within the community O For example students can participate in trip to Natures classroom in Iverton CT, students stay overnight for 5 days in cabins to explore nature O Field trip on a fairy ride to Long Island Sound in NY (it’s a short boat ride)

Culturally Relevant Pedagogy O The curriculum includes a variety of ways to incorporate family and community O There is a strong teacher-family partnership that exist O Parents are encouraged to share insight a feedback about O The curriculum includes current issues students face; a unit on bullying was done for the entire school and communication was sent home to share O For example every year students are able to do a presentation to the class on there culture or heritage my son who attends this school is part Haitian. He was able to share that side of his culture with the class by teaching them a few words in Creole which is his fathers native language.

Promotes Creativity The school offers a variety of programs: World Language, music, arts, performing arts, natures classroom, compass, before and after school programs, ect. Art Class The morning news crew preparing to deliver the news

Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication (ISAAC): O A free public charter school O Students are selected by lottery for students that live within 12 districts O Population of 270 students O Located in downtown New London, Ct O Link: O Diverse student population

Why Unique O ISAAC is an experiential learning community where students are challenged to discover their talents and strengths, while valuing the diversity in others in their school, community and the world. Final Site. (n.d.). O social and cultural diversity, the foundational importance. Final Site. (n.d.). O music and the arts to the learning experience, and the focus on individual creative development. Final Site. (n.d.).

Culturally Relevant Pedagogy Charter schools operate from 3 basic principles O Accountability: Charter schools must operate lawfully and responsibly, with the highest regard for equity and excellence based on the states mastery scores. If they fail to deliver, they are closed. Final Site. (n.d.). O Choice: Students choose to attend, and teachers choose to teach at charter schools. Final Site. (n.d.). O Autonomy: Charter schools are freed from the traditional bureaucracy and regulations that some feel divert a school's energy and resources toward compliance rather than excellence. Final Site. (n.d.).

Promotes Creativity O An Integrated Curriculum of Arts and Sciences: Our well-rounded Expeditionary Learning-based program of study sets the stage for serious academic pursuit, creativity and caring attitudes. Final Site. (n.d.). O A Sense of Place: ISAAC is located in the historic waterfront district of New London, within a state-of-the- art facility, providing world-class education through arts and technology. Final Site. (n.d.). O Citizenship: ISAAC is home to a diverse and intimate community, devoted to inspiring lives of good character and leadership. Final Site. (n.d.). O Exceptional Educators: ISAAC's highly qualified teachers develop a passion for learning in their students, inspiring lives of courage and independence. Final Site. (n.d.).

Science and Technology Magnet High School: 9-12 O Link: O New London Ct O Magnet High School O Population: 1000 O Diverse student body O Lottery selection

21 st Century Skills Science Technology O Programs offered include: Engineering, Math, Biology, Chemistry O School of Southeastern Connecticut (STMHS) an opportunity to experience a project/inquiry based hands on, student centered comprehensive after school STEM program. Sharpschool. (2004). O The program integrates core concepts across all disciplines and incorporates technology every step of the way O State of the art labs for student use

Culturally Relevant Pedagogy O Student choice: students have clear goals in mind for the programs they want to study for there future

Promotes Creativity O Students are able to explore the world around them which include a great world language program O The school offers a variety of after school clubs such as: sailing, foreign exchange program with students from Italy, robotic, fitness, eco art club to name a few O There are strong partnerships within the community such as: New England Science and Sailing (NESS), and National Society of Black Engineers.

Conclusion O Regional Multicultural Magnet School (RMMS) O Interdisctrict School for Arts and Communication (ISAAC) O Science and Technology Magnet High School (STEM) Culturally Relevant Inspiration My School Models

References Final Site. (n.d.). Interdisctrict school for arts and communication. Retrieved September 23, 2015, from School in Sites. (2015). Regional multicultural magnet school. Retrieved September 23, 2015, from Sharpschool. (2004). Science and technology magnet high school of southeaster connecticut. Retrieved September 23, 2015, from